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Johor is the third largest state and the most southern state of Malaysia. With eight districts, Johor offer you sandy beaches, exotic islands, virgin tropical rainforests, mist-shrouded mountains, culinary delights, and an enchanting cultural experience. Johor Bahru (JB) is the state capital and just across the causeway from Singapore, is a popular weekend getaway for many Singaporeans for the great food as well as cheap bargains.

Why Not Go

Why Go

For beach and water sports lovers, Johor’s eastern coastline is lined with more than a dozen of sandy beaches and more than 50 islands in Johor waters. The magical islands of Johor (Pulau Rawa, Pulau Sibu, Pulau Aur, Pulau Besar and Pulau Pemanggil) are endowed with crystal clear waters, powdery white sand and colourful marine life. All these idyllic islands offer excellent scuba diving, snorkeling and other water activities.

Nature enthusiasts will find their sanctuary at Endau Rompin National Park situated in the north eastern border. It is also one of the few remaining lowland forest in Malaysia and possibly the oldest, with rock formations dating back some 248 million years. Pulau Kukup an island located South-west of Johor offshore is entirely covered by mangrove forest and surrounded by mudflats, is the second largest wetland sanctuary in the world, will amaze many with its richness in biological diversity.

Best Time to Visit

Generally, the best time to visit Malaysia and Johor Bahru is roughly from April to October, but you want to avoid the area when it’s monsoon season, roughly November through February.

Since the most popular time to travel to Malaysia is April through October, that’s also when hotel rates and airfares will be highest.

Where to Stay

Where & What to Eat

Nightlife

My to do List

Tanjung Piai-Johor National Park

Desaru: local beach resort on the east coast

Mount Lambak Recreational Forest

Pulau Tinggi

Endau-Rompin Johor National Park: hiking in ancient jungles

Teluk Buih Beach

Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque

Mount Lambak Recreational Forest

Rambah Beach

Kota Tinggi Waterfalls: popular waterfall location

Sibu Island: marine park island off the eastern coast, popular with divers

Kukup: interesting fishing village

Cities
Johor Bahru – the largest city and capital, a popular gateway to Singapore
Batu Pahat
Kluang
Kota Tinggi
Mersing – main port for ferries to Tioman and other islands
Muar
Pontian
Segamat

Stay Away From

Whilst crime rates are increasing, especially in state-capital Johor Bahru, the region is no more dangerous than most other cities or countries in South East Asia (or, indeed, any other continent).

Take care of your personal belongings whilst strolling along the streets, particularly when alone. Do not dress inappropriately (primarily out of respect for local customs and cultures) and do not show expensive jewellery or count large amounts of money in public places. Take the same common-sense precautions you would elsewhere.

By Air
– Direct entry is via the Sultan Ismail Airport (or locally known as the Senai Airport).
– It is located in the district of Johor Bahru about 34km from the capital city of Johor Bahru.
– Airport limousine services take you to various destinations at fares controlled by the government. There are also scheduled airport coach services to Johor Bahru city centre and Singapore.